Facts about "Jaywalking"

Did you know that there are people who think that it is okay to jaywalk?

Some people feel that it is inconvenient to use a marked crosswalk or to walk to the corner to cross the street. Some are in a rush and think that they can get across the street before the approaching vehicle reaches them. They assume that once they're on the roadway the driver of a vehicle can see them crossing. Others assume that jaywalking is allowed because they see other people doing it all the time. But it isn't.

Jaywalking is against the law

Jaywalking is against the law and is punishable by a fine of $130 for pedestrians who don't obey the law in the state of Hawaii.

What is Jaywalking?

Jaywalking is crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or away from a street corner.

Jaywalking is dangerous and deadly

Each year more than a dozen pedestrians are killed and hundreds more are injured while crossing Oahu streets.  To avoid becoming a statistic, the HPD urges pedestrians to use crosswalks, obey crossing signals, and watch out for drivers who are distracted or who disregard traffic signals. 

Inattention on the part of drivers and pedestrians can lead to deadly collisions that forever change the lives of everyone involved.  Stay alert, stay alive.